artTILE 2014 ~ 1000+ tiles ~ 35 artists ~ 6 days of special events ~

artTILE exhibit ~ an extravaganza of handmade ceramic art tiles

may 2014 ~ indigenous leaflet

We welcome the lovely month of May, our artTILE exhibit, our many new creative arrivals - and most importantly - you! - our fans & patrons! We invite you to see the exhibit and all of the many wonders of our artists' fine craft.

artTILE 2014 is an event that invites 35 contemporary ceramic artists to push the boundaries of a clay slab. Their clever creations challenge what we think of as "tile", while delighting and intriguing us with a variety of color and complexity! Join us in discovering over 1000 tiles made especially for artTILE 2014!

Just in time for Mother's Day on May 11th, we also welcome several new artists - Elizabeth Keith, Anne Porter-Elliott & Trish McLennan along with new designs from Amy Flesher, Melisa Zimmerman, John & Mark Schlabaugh, Amy Greely, and a dozen more favorites.

a creative spring

You are cordially invited to artTILE 2014

The event you've been waiting an entire year to open

~ artTILE 2014 ~ Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00am.

artTILE 2014 is an invitational exhibit featuring over 35 artists specially selected to display a wide range of designs, sizes, prices, and techniques offering a collection with great scope & depth. Hand-built, carved, pressed, stamped, molded, & sculpted tiles will fill the exhibition space. Styles range from whimsical to contemporary to traditional with imagery just as diverse~ artTILE 2014 delivers something for everyone.

always handmade

May 17 ~ 10-4p ~ Rookwood Pottery!

tile demonstration & trunk show

From the first inspiration to the final product, the Rookwood process centers on the artistic expertise of their craftsmen, artists, and glaze chemists. With more than 3,000 original designs as inspiration & hundreds of glaze recipes, Rookwood Pottery, even today, is world-renown for impeccable design and craftsmanship. They continue to embrace its tradition of excellence & maintain exceptional quality standards. Meet a few of the artisans of Rookwood Pottery as they reveal their newest tile, "Koi", and demonstrate their hand-glazing techniques.

exhibiting artists

Sondra Alexander	Wendy Anderson	Birgit Bach	John Beasley
Linda Buck	Nita Claise	Michael Cohen	Parran Collery
Carol Rose Dean	Mary Dixon	Thomas & Sarah Gelsanliter	Su Harvey
Greg Hicho	Rick Hoffman	Lynn & John Hume	Iris & Bob Jewett
Arlene Knaak	Cathy Kiffney	Jennifer Mannila	Amy Meya
Motawi Tileworks	Lisa Muller	Cecilia Nartker	Ramona Paloma Tiles
Rookwood Pottery	Hadley Sedgwick	Gaby Tepper	Michael Terra
Janet Tobler	Emily Ulm	Sue Davis & Steve Vachon	Sarah Wilisch Horn

artful events to live an artful life

	Thursday, May 15 3-8 MEET John Beasley Tile Demonstration & Trunk Sale	Meet John Beasley during our artTILE Third Thursday Benefit Wine Walk. Local ceramic artist, John Beasley, captures creatures in their natural habitat with incredible detail, beautiful color, and realistic texture in each hand-made ceramic tile.
	Saturday, May 17 10-4 MEET Rookwood Pottery Tile Demonstration & Trunk Sale	Meet a few of the artisans of Rookwood Pottery as they reveal their newest tiles and demonstrate their hand-glazing techniques. With the front yard filled with Rookwood tiles~ you'll have a great day!
	Saturday, May 31 11-5 & Sunday, June 1~ 12-4 MEET Lisa Muller Tile & Sculptural Feature Exhibit	Lisa Muller creates tiles and sculptures made from earthenware clay and hand painted with slips, underglazes, and polychrome glazes to yield rich, varied surfaces.You'll be treated to an amazing collection of her delightful tiles and whimsical sculptures available this weekend only!
	Saturday, June 14 11-5 & Sunday, June 15~ 12-4 MEET Amy Meya Sculptural Tile Demonstration & Trunk Sale	Enjoy shopping Amy Meya's trunk show of magnificent ceramic 3D wall tiles. Watch her individually sculpt birds, branches, flowers, and other nature inspired objects to add to the lively, textural clay canvas! ~ She'll be here both days, so you can really see her work evolve.

let art be part of your nature

We look forward to sharing the phenomenal

artTILE collection with you~introducing you to the 12 new tile artists we found, while showing you the new tiles creates by your fantastic favorites!

artTILE 2014 promises something for everyone!~ unforgettable designs that will enhance your established collection, a series for a new installation of your dreams, and many perfect gifts. Enjoy!

As always, we'll include an artists' card with each piece and our complimentary gift-packaging for any occasion - especially Mom's Day!

Artfully yours,

the artTILE-fanatic-crew of

~ indigenous, a handcrafted gallery

thank you

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